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Obituaries 01-20-2010

Olympia LaFauci

Malden resident

Olympia M. (DiMare) LaFauci of Malden died on January 17.

She was the beloved wife of Guy A. LaFauci; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Conchetta (Condelli) DiMare; devoted mother of Josephine "Jaye" and her husband, Evan Davie, of Malden, Salvatore LaFauci and his wife, Diane, of Salem, NH, Anthony LaFauci of Salem, NH, Dennis LaFauci and his wife, Lori, of Malden, Kenny LaFauci and his wife, Lynne, of Topsfield, Jane and her husband, Richard Kozowyk, of Revere, Stephen LaFauci and his wife, Anita, of Malden, and Gary LaFauci and his wife, Felicia, of Middleton; cherished grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of six; loving sister of Marie and her husband, Paul Camuso, of Malden and the late Frances Amara and James DiMare; sister-in-law of Katherine LaFauci of Malden.

Funeral services will be held from the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Thursday, January 21 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, Malden at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visitation will be held in the funeral home today, Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. For obituary and directions: www.weirfuneralhome.com

Nanette Jenkinson

Former US Postal Employee

Nanette R. (Tantillo) Jenkinson of Revere, formerly of Dorchester and Quincy, died peacefully on January 16 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old.

A US Postal Service AMF retiree, Mrs. Jenkinson was devoted to her family and especially to her 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was the devoted mother of Robert F. Jenkinson and his wife, Anne, of Halifax, Jean M. Saniuk and her husband, Walter, of Braintree, Margaret M. Pacella and her husband, Thomas, of Hanover, Kathryn A. Jenkinson of West Roxbury, Debra F. Gifford, B.P.D. Retired and her husband Jack, B.P.D. of Hyde Park, William J. Jenkinson of Danvers, Nanette R. Kenney and her husband, Jay, of Tyngsboro; dear sister of Frances Reeve of Middleboro, Joan Mathieson of Marstons Mills, Rose Gallo of Quincy, Janet Corbin of South Dennis and the late James Tantillo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Thursday, January 21 at 9 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.

Helen Benevento

Marshfield resident

Helen A. (Daloia) Benevento of Marshfield, formerly of Chelsea and East Boston, died on January 16. She was in her 90th year.

Wife of the late Nunzio J. Sr., she was the devoted mother of Nunzio J. Benevento Jr. and his wife, Marguerite (Webber), of Marshfield and Joseph Benevento and his wife, Maryann, of Stuart, FL and Lunenburg, MA; dear sister of Theresa Pawlak and her husband, Anthony, of Jackson, MI and the late Florence R. Kelley, Jennie Daloia, Anna Pawlak and Angie Swankowski. She is also lovingly survived by seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit with the family today, Thursday, January 21 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Rte. 107), Revere followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Anne Tenofsky

Soloist and member of many organizations

Anne (Busook) Tenofsky, a long time resident of Chelsea and Revere, died on January 17 at the Hebrew Senior Life Center in Roslindale. She was 96 years old.

A graduate of Malden High School, she was a life member of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Shurtleff Street Synagogue Sisterhood and Temple Emmanuel Sisterhood of Chelsea, a past member of Presidium Greater Boston Council, Pioneer Women, the past president of the Brandyl Shuman Club of Chelsea, a member of the Jack Satter House Choral Group and a life member of Hebrew Senior Life Center in Roslindale.

Mrs. Tenofsky preformed as a soloist for many charitable organizations in Boston, Brown’s Hotel in the Catskill’s and King David Hotel in Jerulsalem.

She was the beloved wife of the late Saul "Mickey" Tenofsky; devoted mother of Elliot Tenofsky and his wife, Sandra, Steven J. Tenofsky and his wife, Ruth; loving sister of the late Eleanor Busook and Albert Busook; loving grandmother of Deborah Gail Tenofsky, Adam David Tenofsky and Russel Evan Tenofsky and great grandmother of Josh, Katie and Livy.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Torf Funeral Service, Chelsea. Burial was in Everett. Memorial Observance will continue at The Jack Satter House 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, 9th floor, today, Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Boston, MA 02131. For online guestbook visit www.torffuneralservice.com

Leonard Finestone

Of Florida, formerly of Revere

Leonard B. "Lenny" Finestone of Wellington, Florida died peacefully on January 15 after an extended illness. He was 88 years old.

He was born on January 14, 1922, the son of Harry and Rose Finestone, in Chelsea and grew up in Revere. He entered the US Navy during World War II and served throughout many invasions in the South Pacific as an Electrician’s Mate First Class.

He moved to South Florida in 1962 where he maintained permanent residency as an electrician. He was also an avid fisherman and maintained professional and personal involvement in his life-long love, horse racing.

He is survived by his long-time partner, Paula Nielsen, of Lake Worth, FL; his brother, Bobby Finestone, of Revere and Lake Worth FL; his sister Phyillis Werner of Peabody; his daughter, Priscella Madeiros and her husband, John, of Pawtucket, RI; granddaughter Darcy Chamberlin of Warwick RI and grandson John Madeiros of Massachusetts. He also leaves four great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 96648, Washington, DC 20090-6648

Mary LoRusso

Homemaker, Activist and Realty Proprietor

Mary (Sciola) LoRusso of North Everett died on January 16 at Bear Hill Nursing Home in Stoneham. She was 84 years old.

She was born in Orsogna, Abruzza, Italy, October 10, 1925, high on the Apennine mountain range near the Adriatic Sea. In 1934, she and her mother traveled from Naples, Italy on the cruise ship, Rex, the fastest and most luxurious liner of the day to the United States. Arriving in New York City, they stayed briefly meeting her father there and later the family traveled to Boston’s North End.

In 1941, the family moved to North Everett into their own home. In 1942, she graduated from Michael Angelo High School and then worked in the Boston area as a seamstress. She had many suitors and eventually married in June of 1945 to a highly decorated aviator, Mr. John LoRusso, who had returned home from the European air war. After honeymooning in Northern New England, the couple was transferred to the US Army Air Corp base at Sioux Falls, South Dakota for eventual departure to the west coast. However, with VJ Day, in September of 1945 and the end of World War II, they returned back east settling in Boston’s West End.

The couple began family life, raising three sons. Later, they acquired land to build their own brick cobblestone ranch in 1954 in North Everett, which was personally planned and designed by Mrs. LoRosso. Gradually, over time, several realty properties were acquired and managed successfully. She also became involved in community organizations such as St. Therese Ladies Sodality, Catholic Charities, My Brother’s Table, and the Salvation Army. At Everett’s Seniors Club, she was active in elder affairs, a member of the Everett/Malden Orsogna Club, she was involved with immigrant concerns, at the Schiavo Club, she organized travel ventures around the country, and with the Melrose VFW Armory Post, she was an advocate for disabled veterans.

In her younger days she enjoyed traveling around North America and Europe. She was fond of dining, music, culinary arts, gardening, family, and faith. Her motto was do good, be charitable, have empathy.

She was the beloved wife for 53 years to the late John A. LoRusso; dearest mother of Joseph A. LoRusso of Stoneham, Richard J. LoRusso and his wife, Jo Anne, of New Orleans, LA, John A. LoRusso and his wife, Camille, of Dracut; cherished grandmother of Dina Overland and her husband, Dean, and Kathryn LoRusso, all of Metairie, LA; loving sister of Anthony "Tony" Sciola and his wife, Charlotte, of Wenham, and Luciano "Sonny" Sciola and his wife, Grace, of Saugus. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Thursday, January 21 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Mass General Hospital Cancer Center, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114; or to the charity of your choice. For online guest book visit www.legacy.com

Clarence Stanley Jr.

Retired Melrose Fire Chief

Clarence "Murray" Stanley Jr. Retired Fire Chief for the City of Melrose, died at home on January 16.

A US Army veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of Jeannette C. (Poole) Stanley with whom he shared 59 years of marriage; loving father of Jane C. Pascucci and her husband, Ambrose, of Revere and P. Lynn Routhier and her husband, Michael, of Salem, NH; dear brother of the late Norma V. Heylmun; cherished grandfather of Ambrose Pascucci of the North End, Carlo Pascucci of Revere, Benny Carrasco of Melrose and Derek Carrasco and his wife, Amy, of Lawrence; cherished great grandfather of Isabel Carrasco of Lawrence and is also survived by Anne and Charlie Bennett and their children, Megan and John Bennett, all of Melrose and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are by the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose. Services and burial with military honors at Wyoming Cemetery will be private Gifts in his memory should be made to the Melrose Fireman’s Relief Association, 576 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176. For obituary or to sign guestbook, please visit www.robinsonfuneralhome.com.

John Gualtieri

Revere resident

John "Red" Gualtieri of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on January 16.

He was the beloved husband of Esther ( Maio) Gualtieri; loving father of Cheryl Catanzano and her husband, Anthony, of Wilmington, John Gualtieri Jr., Michael Gualtieri and Stacey Braid and her husband, Todd, all of Revere; dear brother of Mary McDonald of Malden, Barbara D’Arcangelo of Medford, Frances Bradford of Reading and the late Theresa Breen, Anna Del Signore and Salvatore "Sunny" Gualtieri; cherished grandfather of Alexia and Hallie Catanzano, Serena and Karissa Gualtieri and Shaunna Braid.

His Funeral will be held from Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, Revere on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends may visit today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Carol Ann Nardizzi

Worked at former Nardizzi’s Restaurant of Chelsea and Revere

Carol Ann (Brennan) Nardizzi, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died at home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 16. She was 71 years old.

Born in New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Anna "Gert" (Lawless) Brennan. She was raised in Chelsea, attended St. Rose Elementary School and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. She worked as an office secretary for local independent insurance agencies.

Devoted to home and family, she also worked at the family owned Nardizzi’s Restaurant, originally located in Revere in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s, the restaurant was last located at the Parkway Plaza in Chelsea, from 1976 to 1982.

She was the beloved wife of 50 years of James V. Nardizzi Sr.; devoted mother of Mary Ann Cimino and her husband, Pasquale "Pat," of Revere, Donna Forgione of Chelsea, James V. Nardizzi Jr. and his wife, Angela, of Bourne and Vincent Nardizzi PhD. of Vancouver BC; dear sister of Mary Lou Rossetti of Chelsea; cherished grandmother of Adrianna Forgione, Shannon Nardizzi, Jennifer and Michael Cimino and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will begin at the Frank A. Welsh & Son’s Funeral Home, 718 Broadway Chelsea, today, Wednesday January 20, at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 9 a.m. Services will conclude with entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.StJude,org or Partners Hospice 281 Winter St Ste 200 Waltham MA 02451 For online guest book and directions please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com

John Toomey

Retired Boston Police Detective

John F. Toomey, Retired Boston Police Detective, died unexpectedly on January 13. He was 92 years old.

A US Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Retired Boston Police Officers Association.

He was the husband of the late Agnes N. (Harrington); devoted father of Marilyn A. Penta and her husband, Michael A., of Swampscott, Atty. Kevin J. Toomey and his wife, Emily, of Charlestown, Atty. John F. Toomey, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Stoneham, Atty. Joyce M. Toomey of Revere and her dearest friend, David J. LaQue of Marblehead; cherished grandfather of Laurie L. Pelletier and her husband, Michael, and Alex M. Penta, all of Swampscott, Kevin J. Toomey, Jr. and his wife, Mary-Ann, of Morristown, NJ, Kathryn L. Toomey of Pitman, NJ, Marissa Toomey of South Boston and Alexandra J. Percy of Charlestown. He is also lovingly survived by his great grandson Benjamin Gardner Toomey and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Irene M. Sears and Francis J. Toomey, Jr.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Restoration Fund at St. John the Evangelist Church, 174 Humphrey St., Swampscott, MA 01907-2512.

Ruth Santiano

Boston Housing Authority retiree

Ruth A. (Kelly) Santiano died in Orient Heights, East Boston on January 14. She was 88 years old.

She was a Boston Housing Authority retiree and a member of the "Courageous Generation" of St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Parish, OHEB.

The beloved wife of 52 years of Thomas W. Santiano, she was the devoted mother of Mary F. McIntosh of Orient Heights East Boston; dear sister of Dorothea Anderton of Weymouth and the late Mary Sinibaldi and William Kelly; cherished grandmother of Paul W. Dunn and his wife, Dolores, of Sutton, MA and Brian D. Dunn and his wife, Linda, of Marshfield. She is also lovingly survived by her great grandchildren, Tristan E. and Tyler W. Dunn and Rachael C. Cleary-Dunn and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit with the family today, Wednesday, January 20 in the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Mass National Cemetery, Bourne at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Sutton Preservation, 124 Singletary Ave., Sutton, MA 01590, Attn: Paul W. Dunn or to Magical Moon Foundation, 575 Summer St., Marshfield, MA 02050-5926, Attn. Donna Green.

Aldo Catalucci

Owned A. Catalucci & Son Flooring Installations & Service of Revere

Aldo E. Catalucci died in Revere on January 15. He was 79 years old.

A US Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Winthrop Yacht Club, he owned and operated A. Catalucci & Son Flooring Installations & Service of Revere for more than 40 years.

He was the beloved husband of 50 years of Elli (Fanikos); devoted father of Catherine M. Catalucci of Somerville and Steven A. Catalucci and his wife, Joanna M., of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; dear brother of Mercedes C. Hersom of East Hampstead, NH. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patricia "Patti" Love 81 Endowed Scholarship Fund, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610.

Ida Cangiano

Worked for the RMV

Ida (Miraglia) Cangiano of East Boston died on January 14.

She was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1940, and worked for the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

She was the beloved wife of the late Archille M. "Archie" Cangiano with whom she shared 59 years of marriage; loving mother of Carmille Cangiano of New Hampshire and Jerry Cangiano of East Boston; cherished grandmother of Michelle, Michael, and Marc Cangiano; sister in law of Flora Whealton; loving aunt of Christine Whealton Lawrence; dear sister of Rose Chifilo of East Boston and the late Theresa Ianello, Natalie DiGregorio, Mary Marcantonio, Joseph, John and Louis Miraglia.

Howard Toltz

Entrepreneur and Democratic Party Activist

Howard Toltz of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on January 16. He was 62 years old.

Born in Chelsea and educated in the Chelsea schools and high school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Kansas State University.

Mr. Toltz was an entrepreneur involved with automobiles and recreational vehicles. He was also very involved with the Democratic Party and grant writing for the elderly. He is described as having a "Zest for Life" as a person who "put in 150 years of living in 62 years". He was very generous and loved boating, skiing, traveling (especially cruises), snowmobiling, and motorcycles.

He was the beloved husband of Robin (Allard) Toltz and the dear brother of James Toltz.

Graveside services were held at Temple Emmanuel Cemetery, Danvers. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. For online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website www.torffuneralservice.com

Elizabeth Codair-Trimble

Charlestown resident

Elizabeth A. (Randall) Codair-Trimble of Charlestown died on January 13.

She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Codair and Raymond J. Trimble; devoted mother of Kathleen Dowling and her husband, Richard, of Dorchester, William F. Codair, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of New Hampshire, Margaret Sullivan of Groton, Maryanne "Bunky" Hurley and her husband, David, of Somerville, Thomas Codair and his wife, Gail, of Medford, Edward Codair and his wife, Jennifer, of Malden, Ray Codair and his wife, Eileen, of Pennsylvannia, Elizabeth Adessa and her husband, Joseph, of Revere, Jeannie Kalogeropoulos and her husband, Dimitrios, of Weymouth and the late Linda Codair; beloved grandmother of Kathleen and Thomas Dowling, Stacey, William III, Kimberly and Robert Codair, Christine Ferreira, David F. II and Patrick Hurley, Thomas Jr. and Christopher Codair, Joseph, Nicholas and Rhiannon Codair, Joseph Adessa, Jr., Deano Kalogeropoulos, Kelly and Alan Wise and the late Meagan Codair. She is also survived by eight loving great grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Mary "Mae" (Fournier) Randall; sister of Georgiana Lippman of Braintree, Mary Steffen of New Hampshire and Virginia McLaughlin of Charlestown; beloved niece of Eva Fournier of Medford and cousin of Billy Jordan and his wife, Kathy, of New Hampshire.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, Charlestown. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Watertown. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd, Woburn, MA 01801.

Maria Ciccia

Former Creative Art Director for Alimed of Dedham

Maria L. Ciccia of Revere, formerly of Melrose, died on January 12. She was 49 years old.

The former Creative Art Director for Alimed of Dedham, she was the devoted partner of Lisa M. Taleghani; beloved sister of Angela A. Mauceri and her husband, Robert, and Joanna Lexth and her husband, Robert, all of North Reading; cherished aunt of Robert Mauceri and his wife, Lisa Whipple, of Seattle, WA, Christine Drane and her husband, Randell, of Winchester, David Mauceri and wife, Julianne, of Londonderry, NH, Erika Casarano and her husband, Steven, of Methuen and Kristina Duane and her husband, Scott, of Marlboro and is also lovingly survived by Dr. Mohammad F. Taleghani of McLean, VA, M. Shirin Taleghani of Waldorf, MD, Dr. Christopher K. Teleghani and his wife, Julie, and Richard A. Teleghani and his wife, Jeannie, all of Nashville, TN, and also 10 grand nieces and grand nephews. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (DeMarco) Ciccia.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mass. General Hospital Cancer Fund, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114 or to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St, (East C. suite 2D), Watertown, MA 02472.

Allan Edward Hart

New Hampshire resident

Allan Edward Hart of Center Barnstead, New Hampshire died January 11 after a brief illness. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Hart was born February 4, 1936 in Everett to William Hart and Ethel (Reed) Hart Dodge and was the beloved step-son of Clayton Dodge.

After a distinguished and decorated career in the United States Army spanning 1953 to 1981 and serving his country in the Korean War, Mr. Hart settled in Center Barnstead where he became the General Partner/Owner of Lakes Region Greyhound Park in Belmont, New Hampshire. Well known as an innovator and entrepreneur in the Pari-Mutual Industry, Mr. Hart also worked for the State of New Hampshire generating revenue and facilitating legislation.

His family includes his former wife Carol (Barry) Hart; his loving wife of 43 years Dorothy (Burns) Hart and three daughters, Janet Hart and son-in-law Mark Govoni of Halifax, MA; Karen Hart of Spencerport, NY and Jennifer Hart of Center Barnstead; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr. Hart was child seven in a family of eight and was the brother of the late Marylin Hart, Robert Hart, Lillian Toto, Gordon Hart, and is survived by Phyllis Brady of Everett, William Hart of Everett and Ernest Hart of Revere and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, New Hampshire. Military Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Robert Winsor

Storage Facility Manager

Robert P. Winsor died on January 12 at the North Shore Medical Center-Salem Hospital after a short illness. He was 42 years old.

He was the son of Robert and Carol (Dean) Winsor, with whom he lived. He was a life long resident of Peabody, graduated from Peabody High School, class of 1985, and later attended Bunker Hill Community College.

He worked in radio communications for music and talk shows and was a camera man for a local a Cable Company, and then worked as a manager for Uncle Bob’s storage facility in Salem and Dedham.

He is survived by his parents Robert and Carol Winsor of Peabody, a brother Stephen Winsor of Peabody, his grandmother, Edna Dean of Newmarket, NH, his many aunts and uncles, Gary Dean of Hampton, NH, Randy Dean of Newmarket, NH, Sidney Abare of Malden, Jean Farnsworth and her husband, Harold, of Malden, Ruth Merchant and her husband, Fred, of Revere, Claire Russell and her husband, Ray, of Everett, and Marie Abare of Malden, Patricia and her husband, John Delegro, of Revere, and is also survived by several cousins. He was the grandson of the late Philip E. Dean, and nephew of the late Randy Dean and Phyllis Abare.

Funeral arrangements were by the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for online obit and to sign condolences.

Alexander Lenci

Member of Mottolo Post 4524

Alexander J. Lenci of Revere died on January 13.

A US Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Joseph Leon Mottolo Post 4524.

The beloved husband of the late Helen R. (DoVidio), he was the devoted father of Anthony and his wife, Diana, of Sandwich, Marilyn Lenci and Thomas Lenci, both of Revere, and the late Ronald Lenci and Sandra Tavano; dear brother of the late Libria Nisco, Alba Lenci, Lucy Bonasoro and Patrick Lenci. He is also survived by six loving grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the grandfather of the late Nikki Tavano.

Loretta Flahive

Peabody resident, formerly of Revere

Loretta H. Flahive of Peabody died on January 12 at Salem Hospital following a brief illness. She was 82 years old.

She was the devoted wife of Robert Flahive with whom she shared more than 35 years of marriage.

Born in East Boston, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude (Laurie) Halley. She was raised and educated in Revere and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. She has lived in Peabody for the past 35 years. She first worked for Transitron in Salem as a secretary and later worked as a dental assistant for Dr. John DiStasio in Revere before retiring years ago.

She was the devoted wife of Robert Flahive of Peabody, daughter of the late John and Maude (Laurie) Halley, loving mother of Jack and his wife, Patricia Goudreau, of Peabody, Peter and his wife, Mary Lou Flahive, of Allentown, PA, and Mary and her husband, Bart Ciampa, of Lawrence. She was the loving sister of Doug, Walter, and Paul Halley, Florence LaFreniere and Doris Talios and is also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Herbie, Sandy, John, and Jim Halley, Monica Geehan and Sr. Mary Dismas, Sister of St. Joseph.

Funeral arrangements were by the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. For on line obituary, visit www.cccbfuneral.com

Bertha Clines

Wilmington resident

Bertha M. (Sweeney) Clines of Wilmington died on January 13.

A T employee for 53 years, she was the beloved wife of the late John F. Clines; devoted mother of Sheila A. Clines of Reading and the late John F. Clines, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Derek and Ralph Levy, Jared Fennelly, Meredith "Missy" Kiley, Matthew and Peter Clines; loving great grandmother of Ava and Aiden Kiley, Ralphie and Rivers Levy and Charlotte Clines; loving daughter of the late Mary (Murphy) and James Sweeney and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Barile Family Funeral Homes-Reading-Stoneham. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Please honor Mrs. Clines with donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. To send a memorial condolence www.josephdohertyfuneralhome.com

Elvira Cammisa

Revere resident

Elvira (Prizio) Cammisa of Revere died on January 13.

The devoted wife of the late James Cammisa, she was the beloved mother of Brenda Fantasia and her husband, Chick, and Denise Bowlen, all of Revere; daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina (Forgione) Prizio; dear sister of Mary Spinelli and the late Virginia Mosko, Philemina Santoro, Anthony and Henry Prizio; cherished grandmother of Edward Fantasia and his wife, Leala, Joyce Traill and her husband, Kevin, James Fantasia and Marc Bowlen and is also lovingly survived by her great grandchildren, Kevin E. Traill, Steven P. Traill and Edward V. Fantasia, as well as a special nephew, John Mosko, and his wife, Jan, of Peabody.

Funeral arrangements were by the Carroll Funeral Home, Malden. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy in her name may be made to The Saugus Care and Rehabilitation Center Family Council, 266 Lincoln Ave, Saugus, MA 01906.

Josephine Screnci

Of Revere, formerly of East Boston

Josephine (Gennari) Screnci of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on January 12.

She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore P. Screnci with whom she shared 54 years of marriage; loving mother of Diane Beatrice and her husband, James, of Revere and Sheila Cedrone and her husband, Richard, of Salem; dear sister of the late Vincent and Guido Gennari; cherished grandmother of Melissa Burrill and her husband, Gregory, and the late Jared Cedrone; great grandmother of Madison, Declan and Alex Burrill; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Mrs. Screnci’s name to the Hospice of North Shore, the Kaplan House, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 1923. For guest book, please visit: www.vazzafunerals.com.

Salvatore Zingariello

Revere resident

Salvatore P. Zingariello of Revere died on January 12.

He was the beloved husband of Concetta U. (DeSimone) of Revere; devoted father of Carmine, Cristian and Marco Zingariello, all of Revere; dear brother of Anna Nardiello of Revere, Asunta and Alberto Zingariello of Italy and the late Alfredo and Vincenzo Zingariello.

Richard Addario

Of East Boston, formerly of Revere

Richard J. Addario of East Boston, formerly of Revere, died suddenly on January 11.

He was the beloved husband of Ellie (Dennehy); father of Carmen Addario and his wife, Phyllis, of Beverly, Lori Addario of Lynn and Nicole Dennehy of East Boston; brother of Nicholas of No. Reading, Steven and his wife, Elizabeth, of Lynn and the late Carmen Addario; grandfather of Jessica, Anthony, Amanda, Gianna and Joseph and great-grandfather of Alyssa, Madyson, Emily and Joshua.

Funeral arrangements were by the Magrath Funeral Home, East Boston. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Carmela Pepe

Winthrop resident

Carmella Pepe of Winthrop died on January 10.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Vincenzo Pepe and Antonia (Minichello) of East Boston; loving sister of the late Laurenzo, Pelligrino, Michael, John, Philomena, Mary and Rita Lorenza; dear aunt of Richard Pepe of Winthrop, Annette Pepe of Bridgewater, Joyce Ann Pepe of Revere and the late John Pepe of Newburyport and is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to: The Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Boston Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. Funeral arrangements are by The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home 617-569-0305